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One of the most requested topics I had been receiving lately was to talk more about self-discovery when it comes to relationships and dating. As I started seeing more of these requests, I immediately knew I had to invite this week's guest Carly Ann to help answer your questions and share her expertise on building self-love and confidence while navigating relationships and being single. In this episode, you'll learn: How to stop yourself from feeling bad when "everyone around you" is getting engaged How to navigate moments where you have trouble feeling content with being single How to show yourself genuine love and appreciation after a life of doing the opposite Carly's recommendation if you’re someone who is navigating being single when you're usually in relationships How to tell someone you like them if you’ve been friends forever Carly's self-discovery tips specifically for understanding yourself when pursuing relationships, and learning if having feelings for someone is actually making you happy or not Carly's healing recommendations when recovering from old codependency traits, even while currently in a healthy relationship The best piece of advice Carly has ever received about finding yourself when navigating dating and relationships ...and much more! About Carly Carly Ann is a Self-Esteem & Relationship Coach, Podcaster, and Recovering Anxious Dater who is passionate about helping other women reclaim their worth in life & love. Determined to put an end to you feeling ‘too much’, ‘crazy’, or ‘needy’ by giving you the inside scoop on why love makes you feel that way and how you can break free from people who enhance your insecurities. Whether it is through her Podcast (Lessons in Love), free workshops, or private coaching, Carly Ann helps you go from insecure, anxious, and losing yourself in love, to feeling complete by yourself, totally irreplaceable, and standing in your power as the leader of your love life. Instagram: @iamcarlyann Website: www.carly-ann.co.uk Podcast: Lessons in Love Mentioned in This Episode Playing Big by Tara Mohr Loveability by Robert Holden, Ph.D. Ways To Work With Sara Join the Self-Discovery Society Membership Community Get the Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… Your Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU

When you start getting to know yourself better, there’s a big chance that some activities or relationships in your life may feel a bit out of alignment compared to how they used to make you feel. The more you learn about who you are and what you really want, the more you’ll want to shift various areas of your life to match the personal growth you’re experiencing internally.  This month's self-discovery activity gives you tips on what to do when you start losing interest in the goals and hobbies that you originally had before diving into your self-discovery journey, and how to bring the passion and spark back into your life in a way that feels aligned and authentic to you! This activity has been pulled from my upcoming book, Your Self-Discovery Journal, coming March 2022. Preorder your copy to explore even more self-discovery activities here! Mentioned in This Episode I'm Awesome. Here's Why...: 110 Lists, Activities, and Prompts to Remind You Why You're Amazing Episode 29: What is the Self-Discovery Society? Ways To Work With Sara Join the Self-Discovery Society Membership Community Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… Your Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine.

Big news! The membership program that we've all been waiting for has officially opened its doors to the public! The Self-Discovery Society is my new online membership program created to help you find clarity, confidence and empowerment in order to start creating the life you want. Depending on your membership plan, the Self-Discovery Society will provide you with ongoing support, an accepting like-minded community, and other amazing benefits. Listen to the episode to learn more details, hear testimonials from current members, and plans for the future of the membership! Join the Self-Discovery Society Here! Mentioned in this episode: 6 Ways I Completely Changed My Life in One Year Ways To Work With Sara Join the Self-Discovery Society Membership Community Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… Your Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine.

Want to start diving into self-discovery and personal growth, but are confused about what it takes to truly become the best version of yourself? What does the "best version" of yourself even look like? Listen to this episode to learn the answers to these questions and more about the best way to work towards transforming into the best version of yourself. Additional topics covered: What the best version of yourself really means Six tips for working towards becoming the best version of yourself Why surrounding yourself with positive people will help you immensely along your journey The difference between feeling uncomfortable due to negative feelings/reactions versus stepping outside of your comfort zone for growth A bonus tip for being kind to yourself and where you are now in your journey Mentioned in this episode: Episode 20: How to Start Your Self-Discovery Journey Episode 18: Self-Discovery Activity - Identify Your Values Episode 23: The Power of Self-Compassion and Self-Love (Feat. Laura from @TheSelfSet) Blog post: Why You Should Surround Yourself With Positive People Want to ask a question that can be answered in a future episode? Send in your question here. Ways To Work With Sara Join the Self-Discovery Society Membership Community Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… Your Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine.

Self-care expert and mindset coach Kelsie from Simply Bentley joins me to talk about ways you can prevent yourself from experiencing burnout with effective and realistic self-care routines.  What you'll learn in this episode: Kelsie's experience before and after she established healthy self-care routines during her time as a hairstylist experiencing extreme burnout How her view on self-care has changed over time How Kelsie navigates particularly stressful times in her life Signs of oncoming burnout to be aware of Kelsie's suggestions for those who are just getting started building a self-care routine, or if you're on the verge of experiencing burnout The best piece of advice she ever received about self-care   About Kelsie Kelsie Bentley is a self-care and mindset coach who helps women with irregular schedules create sustainable routines to prevent burnout and promote better self-care. She got her start coaching women from behind the chair as a hairstylist and dove deep into the work of self-care after going through her own experience with burnout.  Her written work can be found on sites such as Mama Minimalist, The Hive, and Morning Laziness, and she has been featured on several podcasts including Healing Unscripted and All Things Relax.  When Kelsie isn’t helping people feel good inside and out, Kelsie enjoys reading personal development books, being a lazy gardener, and sharing meals with friends. Kelsie lives in Central Illinois with her husband, Brett, her black Lab, Clark, and her sassy calico cat, Lois. Instagram: @simplybentley YouTube: Simply Bentley Facebook: Simply Bentley Tiktok: simplybentley17   Ways To Work With Sara Join the Self-Discovery Society Membership Community Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… Your Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU   Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine.

Are you feeling a bit stuck in your life, comparing your timeline to others', or feel like you haven’t accomplished what you “should” have by this point in your life? This activity is going to help you realize that you are doing such a great job, give you perspective on what you truly want, and understand that your own personal timeline is special and perfect for YOU. This activity was pulled from my self-confidence guided journal, I'm Awesome. Here's Why..., and if you’d like to use the diagram created to help you through the process, you can purchase the book here. If you have the book already, you can find the diagram and instructions for this activity on page NUMBER. This isn't required, but it can definitely help elevate the impact and make it fun! When you’re done, share them with me! Either privately in my Instagram DMs or share them on your story and tag me @coachsarakatherine! Requests for future activities? Send me a DM or submit requests on my website. Previous Self-Discovery Activities: Identify Your Values Take Personality Tests Ways To Work With Sara Join the Self-Discovery Society Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… Your Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine.

So you've heard about self-discovery, but you're not sure if it's something that you need to pursue right now. That's okay, you're in the right place!  Whether you're working towards career goals, personal growth goals, building confidence, or something else, not working on your self-discovery journey can be critical towards helping you achieve what you want. This episode breaks down five extremely important signs that you need to start a self-discovery journey for yourself in order to help you achieve your personal goals.   Mentioned in This Episode: Q&A Series: What's the Secret to Being Happy? What is Self-Discovery? Why is it Important for Personal Growth? 5 Sneaky Signs You're a People-Pleaser How to Start Your Self-Discovery Journey   Your Next Steps: Download and fill out my free 3-Step Life Audit Workbook Access the Self-Discovery Starter Kit Join the Self-Discovery Society   Ways To Work With Sara Join the Self-Discovery Society Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… Your Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine.

Looking at the title of this episode, you might be thinking, Sara, that’s almost too big of a question to answer. How can you possibly respond accurately for everyone? Well first, you’re not wrong. It’s definitely a big question to answer! Second, I don’t think it’s impossible to answer in a way that nearly everyone can relate to in some day. If you’ve been asking the big questions and seeking the answers to what it takes to live a happy life, then this episode is for you. During this episode, you’ll also learn: My recommended long-term life goal (it might surprise you!) The definition of self-discovery, and why it’s important A few signs that you’re not following a path that will lead you towards happiness Details about my own experience when I thought I was doing the right things to be happy (spoiler alert: I wasn’t) Referenced In This Episode: Self-Discovery Activity: Identify Your Values My People-Pleasing Recovery Story 6 Ways I Completely Changed my Life in One Year Coming soon! The Self-Discovery Society: an exclusive membership community created to help you find clarity, passion and empowerment. Lock in a discounted rate and become a founding member here. Want to ask a question that can be answered in a future episode? Send in your question here. Ways To Work With Sara Join the Self-Discovery Society Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… Your Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine.

One of the most overlooked pieces to self-discovery and personal growth is self-compassion. Oftentimes you'll hear advice about confidence saying to simply, "Be more positive" or other generic blanket statements that ignore the true challenges and messiness that you can face when you work on strengthening your confidence muscle. Laura decided to switch the narrative, and is determined to include self-compassion and giving yourself grace as you grow through your self-discovery and personal development journey.  In this episode, you'll learn about: How Laura defines self-compassion How her view of self-love and compassion has changed over the years Recommendations for how to navigate moments where you have trouble owning your voice Tangible tools to help you if you're consistently hard on yourself The best piece of advice Laura received about self-compassion Laura's "comfort zone" challenge, and her experience doing one thing out of her comfort zone every day for an entire month Details about Laura's Create Your Confidence Guided Journal, and her process behind self-publishing on Amazon Laura is the creator behind The Self Set, where she shares strategies and insight on how to work through insecurities and be kinder to yourself. She self-published the Create Your Confidence Guided Journal as a workbook to help women work through insecurities and build more confidence over time. Purchase Create Your Confidence Guided Journal Follow Laura on Instagram @theselfset Visit Laura's website at theselfset.com   Ways to Work With Sara Put Yourself First - 1:1 Private Coaching Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I'm Awesome. Here's Why... The Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine and visit her website at sarakatherine.com

A fun and easy way to kick-start your self-discovery journey is to take personality tests! Personality tests, like the two mentioned in this episode, are great ways to start understanding who you are, why you respond in certain circumstances, what motivates you, and also how to better understand other people in your life. While there are numerous personality tests that can help you during your self-discovery journey, the two mentioned in this episode are my top two recommendations overall! They're thorough, easy to comprehend, and work hand-in-hand with each other to give you a well-rounded view to understanding yourself a little better.   Mentioned in This Episode: 16personalities.com The Enneagram Institute (paid) The Enneagram and You by Gina Gomez Eclectic Energies (Free Enneagram Test)    Ways to Work With Sara Put Yourself First - 1:1 Private Coaching Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I'm Awesome. Here's Why... The Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU   Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine and visit her website at sarakatherine.com

Grab your notebook or open up your Goodreads account, because today I'm sharing 10 of the absolute best books that you can read for your self-discovery and personal growth journey! Click here to view the full list of books and links to purchase Not sure which book to start with? Send me a message on Instagram and let me know which ones you're most interested in reading, and I'll give you my recommendations that fit where you are in your self-discovery journey! Ways to Work With Sara Put Yourself First - 1:1 Private Coaching Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I'm Awesome. Here's Why... Your Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine and visit her website at sarakatherine.com

This month's Q&A series episode is answering a question from TikTok: How do I start my self-discovery journey? Might I say, fantastic question! As you'll learn in this episode, sometimes embarking on a journey to reconnect with who you are and what you want can be overwhelming. Do I start with affirmations? Do I need a journal? Are there certain books I need to read? Do I need a coach right away? My answer may surprise you, so tune in to see how you can get started with your self-discovery journey in the best way possible! Mentioned in This Episode: Follow Sara on TikTok Download the 3-Step Life Audit Workbook Submit a question to be answered on a future Q&A episode Ways to Work With Sara Put Yourself First - 1:1 Private Coaching Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I'm Awesome. Here's Why... The Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine and visit her website at sarakatherine.com  

This month's guest interview features Juston Gonzalez-Rodholm, who's in the profession where experiencing failure is innately part of the job. Throughout his acting journey, Juston has learned mindset shifts and tools that you can use to help you overcome your own fear of rejection and failure. Additional topics discussed in this episode include: Identifying and embracing failure in a field that requires experiencing constant rejection Managing imposter syndrome in life and career as an actor Intrinsic vs Extrinsic validation to reframe failure for yourself How to use backwards time-lining and “impossible windows” to help you focus on what you CAN control when pursuing your goals   What to do when you start repeatedly facing failure as you go after your goals  The true root cause to the fear of failure    About Juston Juston has been acting/performing since the fifth grade, and received his bachelor's degree from CSULB in acting performance. He is currently in the second half of a two year Meisner technique program through Ruskin school for acting. Worked at Disney from 2008-2019 where he met me, as well as his wife, Kiana. While at Disney he was a part of the Youth Education Series where he taught groups of students about a variety of subjects ranging from California history, physics, marketing, leadership, and goal setting. Connect with Juston on Instagram: @Justonicus   Ways To Work With Sara Self-Discovery Starter Kit Put Yourself First – 1:1 Private Coaching Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… Your Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU   Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine

Every month, one episode on the Be Your Own Badass Podcast will be dedicated to an actual self-discovery activity that you can use and apply to your own life. These activities may include journal prompts, actions to try, or a combination of both! Kicking off this series for today's episode is all about identifying your values. This is an excellent way to start your self-discovery journey if you're unsure about where to begin and will become a foundational piece to many other activities for self-discovery that you encounter in the future.   Ways To Work With Sara Self-Discovery Starter Kit Put Yourself First – 1:1 Private Coaching Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… The Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine

Becca Hua joins Sara on the Be Your Own Badass Podcast to talk about staying authentic online, exploring topics and issues such as: Views and opinions on influencer culture on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok The impact of social media and trying to appear as "perfect" online Becca's experience creating an Instagram account with the sole purpose of being as authentic as possible online when sharing her life What Becca has learned on her journey online What authenticity online means to Becca Opinions on parenting children growing up with social media (especially with Becca and her husband's first little one on the way!) Becca's definition of happiness, her bucket list, and other fun rapid-fire questions! Connect with Becca Instagram: @hello.huas Becca and Joe's Website Mentioned in This Episode Untamed by Glennon Doyle Bekah from the Bachelor JesssFam Youtube Ways To Work With Sara Self-Discovery Starter Kit Put Yourself First – 1:1 Private Coaching Books: I’m Awesome. Here’s Why… The Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Follow Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine

The first of a brand new monthly series here on the Be Your Own Badass Podcast: Q&A! Once a month, one episode is going to be dedicated to answering YOUR questions. This month is answering a question that I've been asked often, so I'm glad I had the opportunity to answer in a full episode! Learn all about my journey as an author. From where my love for writing began back in the day, my aspirations as I grew older, how I landed my very first book deal, and how I navigated balancing writing four books all while either attending college or having a full-time job. Plus, you'll learn my advice for aspiring authors, if you wish to publish a book someday too! Want your question featured and answered in a future Q&A episode? Submit your question here! Mentioned in This Episode The Disney Den Youtube The Disney Den blog Sara Earns Her Ears The Disney College Program Theme Park Press Adams Media Ways to Work With Sara Put Yourself First - 1:1 Private Coaching Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I'm Awesome. Here's Why... The Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine and visit her website at sarakatherine.com

Welcome to the official SEASON 2 of the Be Your Own Badass Podcast! Do you find yourself battling with your inner critic? Setting high expectations for yourself, and beating yourself up when you can't live up to your own high standards? Or maybe you're hard on yourself when you start comparing yourself to other people? Or pressure yourself to look or act a certain way to be more "normal." In this episode, you'll learn all about my own history with managing my harsh inner critic, brought on by my own perfectionist tendencies and the drive to make other people happy. Then, you'll learn the 10 ways I recommend managing your inner critic, and what steps to take to be a little kinder to yourself. Additionally, you'll learn where I've been, updates in my life and within my coaching business, the new book I wrote that's coming in December 2021, what to expect coming up in season 2 of the podcast, and so much more! Mentioned In This Episode: Submit a question for an upcoming Q&A episode Free 3-Step Life Audit Workbook Episode 2: What is Self-Discovery? Why is it Important for Personal Growth? Blog Post: Why You Should Surround Yourself with Positive People Playing Big by Tara Mohr Ways to Work With Sara Self-Discovery Starter Kit Put Yourself First - 1:1 Private Coaching Books: I'm Awesome. Here's Why... The Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine and visit her website at sarakatherine.com

Struggle with people-pleasing? Listen to this episode to learn five ways your life will change when you finally start to confidently put yourself first. Plus, learn all about my own people-pleasing recovery journey, updates that have happened since the last episode, and a special sneak peek announcement for a chance to work with me starting in 2021. View Full Show Notes Mentioned In Episode: The Ultimate People-Pleasing Recovery Program Episode 13: Letting Go of Attachment and Finding Your Authentic Self (Feat. Jessica Faye) ReDIScover Podcast Episode: People-Pleasing & Self-Discovery with Sara Katherine Episode 12: 5 Sneaky Signs That You're a People-Pleaser Episode 11: How to Face Your Fear of Failure Access the free Self-Discovery Toolkit for People-Pleasers Ways to Work With Sara Put Yourself First - 1:1 Private Coaching Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I'm Awesome. Here's Why... The Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine and visit her website at sarakatherine.com

Do you find yourself constantly striving for the approval of someone else in your life, only to feel lost and confused about what you even want? Jessica Faye felt the exact same way, especially in her past romantic relationships. In this episode, Jessica shares her own experiences when she was stuck in the people-pleasing cycle, and how she learned to let go of attachment and discover her true authentic self. Full Show Notes Topics covered in this episode: How Jessica experienced people-pleasing in her relationships The steps Jessica took to unlearn her people-pleasing habits Some of the roadblocks and challenges she experienced through her self-discovery journey The most effective steps she took to improve her relationship with herself Defining moments in Jessica's life that helped shaped her into the confident and aligned woman she is today Jessica's brand new website and other special projects she recently launched What happiness means to Jessica, items on her bucket list, and advice she would give to her younger self Resources referenced in this episode: You are a Badass by Jen Sincero The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Amy Young (Youtube) Amy Westmoreland "Illuminating Joy" (Youtube) More From Jessica Faye: The Road Jess Traveled Instagram Youtube Have a question you want answered on the podcast or want to be featured on a future episode? Submit your question here! Ways to Work With Sara Put Yourself First - 1:1 Private Coaching Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I'm Awesome. Here's Why... The Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine and visit her website at sarakatherine.com

Are you unsure if you’re a people-pleaser or not? You’ve heard this term a few times, feel a little intrigued, or maybe someone called you a people-pleaser at one point in your life. But is that really you? People-pleasing in the most basic sense is pleasing other people. Additionally, it’s pleasing other people and putting others’ needs before your own at the expense of yourself. You value others and their opinions more than your own. You may find that to be a form of selflessness, but there’s a difference between being selfless and generous, and losing yourself from always focusing on other people. If you’re still on the fence (or maybe have no clue!), listen to this episode to learn five sneaky signs that you’re a people-pleaser. View Full Show Notes Links mentioned in this episode: Playing Big by Tara Mohr Episode 9: My Story - 6 Ways I Completely Changed My Life in One Year Self-Care to Confidence Masterclass Unlock access to the Self-Discovery Toolkit for People Pleasers Episode 11: How to Face Your Fear of Failure Episode 5: 6 Steps to Conquer Your Busy Schedule Submit a question for Sara to answer in a future episode! Ways to Work With Sara Put Yourself First - 1:1 Private Coaching Self-Discovery Starter Kit Books: I'm Awesome. Here's Why... The Self-Discovery Journal Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU Connect with Sara on Instagram @coachsarakatherine and visit her website at sarakatherine.com